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Investors allege Wondermind deception in Selena Gomez‑led mental-health startup
business9 days ago

Investors allege Wondermind deception in Selena Gomez‑led mental-health startup

A federal lawsuit accuses Selena Gomez’s Wondermind and its cofounders of defrauding nearly $1.2 million by misrepresenting the company’s infrastructure, leadership, and revenue plans, including implying Gomez would lead marketing and that JPMorgan and Fidelity partnerships existed; the app allegedly never got built and key initiatives never materialized, prompting investors to seek the return of their funds or damages as Gomez and the cofounders deny wrongdoing.

via Business Insider|
#business#fraud-allegations#investors
Gomez family faces fraud suit over Wondermind startup
business10 days ago

Gomez family faces fraud suit over Wondermind startup

A Delaware federal lawsuit accuses Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson of defrauding investors of about $1.2 million through Wondermind, a mental‑health startup launched in 2021. Plaintiffs allege the company misrepresented its infrastructure, leadership and profitability, touted Gomez as actively building the business with marketing duties and possible ad deals, and claimed partnerships with JPMorgan and Fidelity that never existed. They say the app was never built and employees and vendors were not paid, and they accuse the defendants of concealing financial and operational problems; Gomez’s team hasn’t commented, Pierson denies the allegations, and the plaintiffs seek a full jury trial.

via KTLA|
#business#fraud-allegations#investors
Friend recounts ESPN analyst's remarks on Miller crash amid fraud probe
sports1 month ago

Friend recounts ESPN analyst's remarks on Miller crash amid fraud probe

A friend says Miller told him he wasn’t distracted and lost control before the June 17 crash that left him with an amputated arm, as he faces a Missouri AG investigation tied to 26 complaints about alleged Sleeper fantasy-league fraud and unpaid winnings; Sleeper has banned him, ESPN says it will address the allegations, and Miller maintains he is paying winners while bloodwork is discussed to determine if he was intoxicated.

via New York Post|
#car-crash#espn#fantasy-leagues
Polymarket Accused of Staging Fake Bets Via Paid Influencers and Dummy Sites
business2 months ago

Polymarket Accused of Staging Fake Bets Via Paid Influencers and Dummy Sites

The Wall Street Journal reports Polymarket paid at least 10 social media creators to post videos showing fake winning bets and used dummy, lookalike websites to simulate wagers, with instructions to hide sponsorship. A review of 1,105 videos found about 70% depicted bets that were not real, including nearly $900,000 in fabricated winnings across 118 clips. The practice, alongside broader concerns about insider trading, fraud, and wash trading on Polymarket, persists as the platform faces regulatory scrutiny. Some creators received monthly pay of about $2,000–$3,000 and were told not to disclose the arrangement, and instances of apparent internal test environments and outdated footage were noted.

via TechSpot|
#business#fake-bets#fraud-allegations
Collapse of UK bridge lender exposes fault lines in private-credit networks
business3 months ago

Collapse of UK bridge lender exposes fault lines in private-credit networks

The insolvency of Market Financial Solutions, a UK bridge lender, has sent shocks through banks and asset managers on both sides of the Atlantic as major lenders report sizable losses and exposures (Barclays, HSBC, Santander, Jefferies, Wells Fargo, Elliott, Apollo-backed Atlas SP, Avenue Capital, Castlelake). Allegations of fraud, including double-pledging and a roughly £1.3 billion collateral shortfall, underscore the opacity and complexity of private-credit funding chains, prompting calls for stronger data governance, collateral verification, and tighter oversight of specialist lenders.

via CNBC|
#bank-exposure#bridge-lending#business
Trump Admin Suspends $129M in Minnesota Benefits Amid Fraud Probes
politics7 months ago

Trump Admin Suspends $129M in Minnesota Benefits Amid Fraud Probes

The Trump administration halted $129 million in federal benefit payments to Minnesota amid investigations into fraud by local nonprofits and businesses, demanding justification for all state spending since January 2025 and stating that future payments require the same. Minneapolis officials and Minnesota’s attorney general criticized the move and pledged to challenge it in court. The episode occurs amid broader fraud probes in the state, including schemes linked to Minnesota’s Somali population, with the FBI increasing its investigation and federal prosecutors estimating up to $9 billion stolen. The development comes as political controversy surrounds Minnesota’s leadership and policy decisions, with Governor Walz announcing he will not seek a third term.

via The Guardian|
#federal-benefits#fraud-allegations#minnesota
Trump administration halts $10 billion social service funding to five Democratic states
politics7 months ago

Trump administration halts $10 billion social service funding to five Democratic states

The Trump administration plans to halt billions in federal social service funding to five Democratic-led states—Minnesota, New York, California, Illinois, and Colorado—citing allegations of fraud, with the administration asserting the move is to ensure taxpayer money is used legitimately, though critics see it as politically motivated.

via CBS News|
#democratic-states#federal-funding#fraud-allegations
Minnesota Under Scrutiny in Child Care Fraud and Funding Controversies
politics7 months ago

Minnesota Under Scrutiny in Child Care Fraud and Funding Controversies

Minnesota has until January 9 to provide the federal government with data on child care providers and recipients amid allegations of fraud, which the state disputes after inspections found no issues. The Trump administration has frozen federal child care funds to Minnesota, citing concerns over misuse, but the state maintains that investigations are ongoing and that the program is operating normally. The situation has sparked political controversy, with federal and state officials involved in ongoing investigations and discussions about the impact on families and providers.

via AP News|
#child-care-funds#federal-funding#fraud-allegations
Minnesota Child Care Centers Under Scrutiny Amid Fraud Allegations
news7 months ago

Minnesota Child Care Centers Under Scrutiny Amid Fraud Allegations

A report states that Minnesota child care centers at the center of fraud allegations, fueled by a viral video, were operating normally during inspections, with investigations ongoing. The controversy was sparked by a viral video claiming widespread fraud at Somali-run centers, leading to federal review and funding freezes. The state emphasizes fact-based reviews and warns against misinformation that could harm communities, as investigations continue into the alleged misuse of child care funds.

via CNN|
#child-care-centers#fraud-allegations#investigation